Mexico# ...
The central Mexican volcanic belt contains the three highest volcanoes in North America,
along with a multitude of smaller volcanic peaks. The tallest and most famous among
these volcanoes, El Pico de Orizaba,
Popocatepetl, and
Iztaccihuatl, are the 3rd, 5th, and 7th highest peaks in
North America. They are the only peaks in Mexico or Central America to support permanent
glaciers, although snow does also fall in winter on the other high peaks of Mexico. Access to
these peaks is quite easy, with roads and trails to all of them, and the ascents are
non-technical, the chief difficulty being altitude. However, several of the Mexican
volcanoes are quite active, with Popo now erupting
violently and Volcan de Colima (the neighbor of
Nevado de Colima) being continually active. Ski
descents have been made on the three major peaks, and perhaps on others as well.

Central America# ...
A major volcanic arc stretches the entire length of Central America, a chain of dozens of
large and small stratovolcanoes formed by subduction of the Cocos Plate beneath the
Caribbean Plate along the offshore Middle America Trench. Many of these volcanoes are
quite active, but the dense tropical jungle and frequent rain and mist has limited
thorough exploration. The tropical climate and modest elevation (compared to Mexican
and South American peaks) make snowfall a very rare occurrence, but the inactive
Volcan Tajumulco in Guatemala, the highest peak
in Central America, does receive some snowfall.